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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610.70, 329,282.97 and 131,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610.70, 329,282.97 and 131,182.56 is: 181,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610.70 : 329,282.97 = 131,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610.70/329,282.97 = 131,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610.70x = 329,282.97 × 131,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610.70x = 43,196,182,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,182,969.00/238,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,032.04

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